Certification Test

1. BAC stands for:

2. In Maryland, a person is legally considered to be Driving Under the Influence with a BAC of:

3. You may be sued in the State of Maryland for serving a visibly intoxicated person under the:

4. In Maryland, you are permitted to serve light wines and beers to 18-21 year olds.

5. Alcohol is a:

6. It is necessary to exercise "due caution" to determine the age of anyone attempting to purchase alcohol.

7. You are exercising "reasonable efforts" when you:

8. Factors affecting the rate of absorption of alcohol include:

9. In a typical year, approximately how many people lose their lives in the U.S. in alcohol related crashes?

10. Last year, half of the drunk drivers involved in alcohol related crashes were young adults.

11. The best defense against third party liability suits is:

12. A customer who is loud and argumentative is exhibiting signs that his inhibitions are lowered.

13. Glassy eyes and slurred speech are visible signs of intoxication

14. You can gather important information about your customer with your initial greeting.

15. A customer will become intoxicated more quickly drinking 1 oz of whiskey than 5 oz’s of wine.

16. Eating fatty foods will cause you to become intoxicated more quickly.

17. One (1) ounce (oz.) Of 100 proof alcohol, 12 oz. of beer and 5 oz. Of wine all contain ½ oz. of pure alcohol.

18. The same amount of alcohol will have the same effect on 160 lb. woman as on a 160 lb. man.

19. An individual with a BAC of .05 is considered legally intoxicated in Maryland.

20. Which of the following are NOT facts, which affect the rate of alcohol consumption?

21. The only way you can tell if a person is intoxicated is to administer a Breathalyzer test.

22. Intoxicated people are all alike.

23. Intoxicated customers are most likely to:

24. Which of the following are not useful techniques for controlling the rate of consumption:

25. The body burns up pure alcohol at the rate of about ½ oz. per hour

26. You must be 19 to purchase alcohol in the State of Maryland

27. There is ½ oz. of pure alcohol in a 12 oz. beer.

28. A B.A.C of 4.0 can result in death.

29. It is the amount of alcohol the customer consumes, not the number of drinks that really counts.

30. Do not serve a customer previously served by a co-worker without:

31. Which of the following is NOT acceptable proof of age.

32. If a customer is argumentative and complains that their drinks are too weak, the most appropriate server response is to:

33. You are not required to justify your refusal to serve someone whose I.D. is doubtful.

34. If a customer is glassy eyed and staggering the most appropriate server response is to:

35. Many insurance companies offer a reduction on your liability premiums if you and the rest of your staff are properly trained.

36. Those under the age of 21 are required to carry two forms of I.D.

37. A college I.D. is acceptable proof of age

38. The best way to "cut off" an intoxicated patron is to:

39. Those who sell and/or serve beverage alcohol in Maryland have a legal responsibility to make “reasonable efforts” in serving alcohol to protect the public from harm.

40. The faster alcohol is absorbed by the body, the faster the customer may become intoxicated.